Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration

A Trademark is a symbol, name, mark, sign, words or collection of words that distinguishes one’s products or services from others. Like Nike, Reebok and Meerad all are trade mark. When we say Reebok, we can distinguish its shoes or products from that of Nike and When we say Meerad, we can easily distinguish its higher quality of its services from other service providers in India. Because of so much importance of protection of trademark, its always recommended to get it registered in your name. And this can be done by making an application to IP INDIA office. Trademark is also known as service mark. Trademark and Service mark both are same. Trademark term is used in respect of manufacturer, traders etc. whereas Service mark term is used in respect of Service Provider. Thus, as per above example, Reebok, Nike are examples of Trademarks whereas “Meerad” is example of Service mark (because Meerad is a service provider).

The importance of getting your intellectual properties is that it helps you in getting protection of it. If you do not get registration of your intellectual properties, someone else can steal it or use it in his or her trade without trade or business, which could decrease your profits, harm your business and destroy your brand reputation. Trademark means marks or symbols or words or collection of words through which customer distinguish your products or services from that of others. In layman language, people also call it brand registration or logo registration.

Trademark registration is not mandatory in India, but if you register your trademark (your brand, logo, punchline, tagline, design of your product etc.), it gives you following benefits;

No one can incorporate company or LLP without your permission in India

No one can use your trademark without your permission or license

Upon getting registration, your ownership title over trademark is well established

If however, you find someone using your trademark without your permission, you can claim compensation from him

Therefore, its always advisable to register your trademark as soon as you can register it.

If you want to register your Trademark in Patna Bihar or else where in India or the world you can contact us at +91-85400-99000, +91-85400-85000, +91-85400-78000